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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Styron's reaction to being admitted to the hospital?
(a) He is afraid his friends will desert him.
(b) He is afraid his wife will leave him.
(c) He is depressed about it.
(d) He feels safe for the first time since he became depressed.

2. What does the doctor tell Styron about his medicine, Halcion, and its dosage?
(a) It is not effective for depression.
(b) It is three times the normal dose and not recommended for men his age.
(c) It is the best medicine.
(d) He needs a much larger dose.

3. What does Styron do to try and stop the hopeless feelings?
(a) Take long walks in the woods.
(b) Drink huge amounts of alcohol.
(c) Get his doctor to give him more medicine.
(d) Clung to familiar items like glasses and pens.

4. What does Styron believe he needs to get well that can be provided by the hospital?
(a) More medicine.
(b) A controlled environment and more time.
(c) Freedom from other people and their advise.
(d) Psychotherapy.

5. Who does Styron compare his psychiatrist to?
(a) His wife.
(b) The parish priest in "Madame Bovary."
(c) His friend, Gary.
(d) A quack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of music moves Styron to his breakthrough and hospitalization?

2. What does Styron say is the most important consideration in depression?

3. How does Styron describe his recovery from depression?

4. What term does Styron give to the loss of a parent or something early in life?

5. What does Styron do about his physical disabilities?

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